A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7178768 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59557993 epoch_slot_no: 201193 block_no: 7178591 slot_leader_id: 7070209 size: 85537 time: 2022-04-28 05:38:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4397c1ff9fd5b5889f0d45f0fc779e8f9fb055fcb59f56929c5c5940f047cd12Block Operator
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